Just received my Action2 Combo 2 Days EARLIER than projected, via DHL.  Sterling service. And thanks to DJI.
Not quite the record time of 24 hours after ordering achieved when I bought my Pocket2, but very quick nonetheless.  
Now to unbox it and familiarise myself.  User manual already downloaded.

Congrats Mr B,   rather jealous your shipment went so well.  

DAFlys Posted at 1-31 05:09
Congrats Mr B,   rather jealous your shipment went so well.

I dont get why DJI use DHL so successfully, then switch to UPS which is basically Cr@p.
You've got the short end of the stick there, alas.

It will be interesting to hear your opinions on the Action 2 and to see what will you create with it.

Possibly have some plans on getting additional accessories? And would like to hear about all of the stuff that is included with the Power Combo itself?

HGDC84 Posted at 1-31 05:55
It will be interesting to hear your opinions on the Action 2 and to see what will you create with it.

Possibly have some plans on getting additional accessories? And would like to hear about all of the stuff that is included with the Power Combo itself?

In the meantime you can check it out here

https://m.dji.com/uk/product/dji-action-2?vid=107631

Blériot53 Posted at 1-31 06:01
In the meantime you can check it out here

https://m.dji.com/uk/product/dji-action-2?vid=107631

They sure give quite many options for the combo deals. :-)

HGDC84 Posted at 1-31 06:05
They sure give quite many options for the combo deals. :-)

I'll decide whether I need any further attachments when I've played with it for a while

Blériot53 Posted at 1-31 06:13
I'll decide whether I need any further attachments when I've played with it for a while

Yeah, usually better to get something you actually know you'll be needing, instead of just buying every possible thing and finding out after that that they usually lie in the corners of your house just collecting dust. :-)

HGDC84 Posted at 1-31 06:15
Yeah, usually better to get something you actually know you'll be needing, instead of just buying every possible thing and finding out after that that they usually lie in the corners of your house just collecting dust. :-)

The drawers in my study are full of those  

Blériot53 Posted at 1-31 06:17
The drawers in my study are full of those

I've got to admit that has been a somewhat a weak spot for me too with the Pocket 2.

Blériot53 Posted at 1-31 05:49
I dont get why DJI use DHL so successfully, then switch to UPS which is basically Cr@p.
You've got the short end of the stick there, alas.

DHL seems limited to purchases where UPS is for the warranty stuff,    my guess is there's more drop off points for UPS and the ability to send labels electronically is a bonus too.

HGDC84 Posted at 1-31 06:20
I've got to admit that has been a somewhat a weak spot for me too with the Pocket 2.

I've still got spare props for drones I sold a while ago.

DAFlys Posted at 1-31 06:23
DHL seems limited to purchases where UPS is for the warranty stuff,    my guess is there's more drop off points for UPS and the ability to send labels electronically is a bonus too.

Yes I guess that seems plausible.

Blériot53 Posted at 1-31 06:24
I've still got spare props for drones I sold a while ago.

Some stuff just seems to hang around even when you don't need it anymore. I can attest to that very same phenomenon (though mine is not drone stuff).

HGDC84 Posted at 1-31 06:34
Some stuff just seems to hang around even when you don't need it anymore. I can attest to that very same phenomenon (though mine is not drone stuff).

One drawer is entirely full of cables from old radios, computers, cameras - you name it.  
They may come in handy one day........

Blériot53 Posted at 1-31 06:37
One drawer is entirely full of cables from old radios, computers, cameras - you name it.  
They may come in handy one day........

I wish it was just one drawer for me, too... but for me, there are "a little" more.

HGDC84 Posted at 1-31 06:39
I wish it was just one drawer for me, too... but for me, there are "a little" more.

That is nice to see!

Montfrooij Posted at 2-1 00:23
That is nice to see!

It came from the Netherlands overnight.  

Blériot53 Posted at 2-1 00:55
It came from the Netherlands overnight.

We never got this much.

Montfrooij Posted at 2-1 00:58
We never got this much.

Eveything I order from DJI comes from Netherlands - and quickly.

Blériot53 Posted at 2-1 01:02
Eveything I order from DJI comes from Netherlands - and quickly.

Must be where the stock is located.
My P2 took days.

Montfrooij Posted at 2-1 01:03
Must be where the stock is located.
My P2 took days.

Did they send it by horse-and-cart?  

Blériot53 Posted at 2-1 01:07
Did they send it by horse-and-cart?

Maybe that is the H in DHL....

Montfrooij Posted at 2-1 01:08
Maybe that is the H in DHL....

Congrats Mr. B.   Nice to know you had great logistics support.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-1 05:11
Congrats Mr. B.   Nice to know you had great logistics support.

One of the best carriers, in my experience.

Blériot53 Posted at 2-1 06:59
One of the best carriers, in my experience.

I wish I had DHL here then and could get rid of UPS.  They are absolutely terrible.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-1 11:30
I wish I had DHL here then and could get rid of UPS.  They are absolutely terrible.

They're no better over here

Wondering how long will it take for my Pocket 2 to return this time, the last time it took about two weeks through DHL to Germany and now it's going to the Netherlands via UPS. The discussion here doesn't make me too encouraged about it.

HGDC84 Posted at 2-5 05:32
Wondering how long will it take for my Pocket 2 to return this time, the last time it took about two weeks through DHL to Germany and now it's going to the Netherlands via UPS. The discussion here doesn't make me too encouraged about it.

Keep your fingers crossed that they use DHL - then you'll be fine.

Blériot53 Posted at 2-5 05:43
Keep your fingers crossed that they use DHL - then you'll be fine.

Unfortunately, I am certain they are using UPS now, because that is precisely what they have stated in the label

HGDC84 Posted at 2-5 05:45
Unfortunately, I am certain they are using UPS now, because that is precisely what they have stated in the label

Ah. Better cross your toes as well then

Blériot53 Posted at 2-5 04:29
They're no better over here

Good to know that UPS is consistently bad.  I always try to use Fedex or USPS as a 2nd choice.  

Blériot53 Posted at 2-5 05:48
Ah. Better cross your toes as well then

Guess so, pretty much nothing else I can do about it after sending it in.

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-5 05:58
Good to know that UPS is consistently bad.  I always try to use Fedex or USPS as a 2nd choice.

It's good that there are alternatives.

Blériot53 Posted at 2-5 06:15
It's good that there are alternatives.

You said it.  Without alternatives we'd be up the creek without a paddle so to speak.  I told DA before that we call UPS

Unreliable Parcel Service

They are known for delivery delays and lost packages, extra fees for certain services, customer service issues, publishing unrealistic delivery times, or lack of transparency regarding shipping costs or transit timelines, and lack of better tracking technology.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-5 06:31
You said it.  Without alternatives we'd be up the creek without a paddle so to speak.  I told DA before that we call UPS

Unreliable Parcel Service

That sure doesn't get my hopes up with my Pocket 2 delivery.

HGDC84 Posted at 2-6 03:10
That sure doesn't get my hopes up with my Pocket 2 delivery.

Who knows, you may be one of the few lucky ones to not have issues.  When I have the option I use either Fedex or the US Postal Service.  Anything here is better than UPS.

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-6 04:04
Who knows, you may be one of the few lucky ones to not have issues.  When I have the option I use either Fedex or the US Postal Service.  Anything here is better than UPS.

Guess all I can do is to hope for the best and fear for the worst.